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Following a soft opening last month, Ren's Coffeehouse & Books in Blackwood, N.J., has a grand-opening celebration set for July 20, the Courier Post reported.
Owner Ren Meyer opened the bookstore and coffeehouse at 26 N Black Horse Pike on June 27. The space is divided into two rooms, and the bookstore side of the business carries a selection of new and used books with a strong emphasis on local authors. Meyer's recommendations are plentiful, and there is a bulletin board highlighting interesting objects found in used books, such as prayer cards and even a Florida lottery ticket.
The cafe side, meanwhile, sells a variety of coffee and espresso-based drinks, along with baked goods sourced from Sweet Talk Cafe. Nonbook offerings include items made by local artists, such as crochet plushies, bags, and hats. And at the back of the shop there is a board game library and seating area; customers are encouraged to sit and play one of the games.
Reyer told the Courier Post that the store's first weeks have been a "whirlwind," and the store has done so well already that she's had to hire an additional staff member. The celebration on July 20 will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony along with other festivities.